Girl in translation
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Published:
New York : Riverhead Books, 2010.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
293 pages ; 24 cm
Lexile measure:
840L
Rating:
840L
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Emigrating with her mother from Hong Kong to Brooklyn, Kimberly begins a double life as a schoolgirl by day and sweatshop worker at night, an existence also marked by her first crush and the pressure to save her family from poverty.

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Language:
English
ISBN:
9781594487569
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 5.7, 13 Points
Lexile measure:
840

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APA Citation (style guide)

Kwok, J. (2010). Girl in translation. Riverhead Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Kwok, Jean. 2010. Girl in Translation. Riverhead Books.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Kwok, Jean, Girl in Translation. Riverhead Books, 2010.

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Kwok, Jean. Girl in Translation. Riverhead Books, 2010.

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